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Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1940s
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1940s

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1940s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Georgian or Federal style bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Gorgeous mahogany, with glass front doors, and original ...

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Vintage 1940s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare and important antique American early 19th century figured mahogany "Duncan Phyfe" style flap-top secretary bookcase with gorgeous lyre-shaped glazed doors. Color of mahogany has...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Germantown, MD

A Federal Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Romweber Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920
Romweber Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920

Romweber Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Georgian, Chippendale, or Federal style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Carved flame mahogany, with mullioned glass front do...

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Vintage 1920s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Federal Style Breakfront/Bookcase, New England, Circa:1910
Federal Style Breakfront/Bookcase, New England, Circa:1910

Federal Style Breakfront/Bookcase, New England, Circa:1910

Located in Alexandria, VA

This is an adaptation of the original New England circa:1800 Hepplewhite piece which is now in the Winterthur Museum. It was hand-made using the same methods used in the original and...

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Early 20th Century American Federal Bookcases

Antique Federal Style Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Two-Door Enclosed Bookcase
Antique Federal Style Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Two-Door Enclosed Bookcase

Antique Federal Style Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Two-Door Enclosed Bookcase

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Federal marquetry mahogany bookcase features satinwood inlaid bellflower garland with central mother of pearl star, satinwood banding throughout, two glass drawers open to re...

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20th Century American Federal Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood

Mid-Century Drexel Windsor Mahogany Federal China Hutch Bookcase Record Cabinet
Mid-Century Drexel Windsor Mahogany Federal China Hutch Bookcase Record Cabinet

Mid-Century Drexel Windsor Mahogany Federal China Hutch Bookcase Record Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Dayton, OH

1940s Imperial Windsor cabinet by Drexel & Magnavox. A beautiful Federal style mahogany library bookcase with breakfront form.

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Vintage 1940s Federal Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Small Low Revolving Base Danner Style Bookcase Pinwheel Inlay Side Table
Italian Small Low Revolving Base Danner Style Bookcase Pinwheel Inlay Side Table

Italian Small Low Revolving Base Danner Style Bookcase Pinwheel Inlay Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian small low revolving base Danner style bookcase with pinwheel inlay side table. Item features satinwood pinwheel inlay, revolving base, beautiful wood grain, marked "M...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Federal Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Federal Style Mahogany & Cherry Tambour Secretary Desk and Bookcase
Federal Style Mahogany & Cherry Tambour Secretary Desk and Bookcase

Federal Style Mahogany & Cherry Tambour Secretary Desk and Bookcase

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful Sheraton, Federal style, two part Mount Vernon Hickory Chair Company cherry secretary with crossbanded mahogany veneers, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting ...

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1990s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Federal Mahogany Satinwood China Cabinet Bookcase
Antique Federal Mahogany Satinwood China Cabinet Bookcase

Antique Federal Mahogany Satinwood China Cabinet Bookcase

Located in North York, ON

This listing is for an antique mahogany federal style china cabinet/bookcase. Made in America in the early 20th century, it features individually paned glass doors, lovely latticewo...

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20th Century American Cabinets

Antique Federal Style Charak Furniture Mahogany Open Bookcase, 19th Century
Antique Federal Style Charak Furniture Mahogany Open Bookcase, 19th Century

Antique Federal Style Charak Furniture Mahogany Open Bookcase, 19th Century

By Charak Furniture Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique federal style bookshelf by Charak Furniture Co. features mahogany construction with pieced gallery above four open shelves, flanked by semi-open sides with column supports, o...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Federal Sheraton Style Shallow Depth China Cabinet Breakfront Bookcase
Baker Federal Sheraton Style Shallow Depth China Cabinet Breakfront Bookcase

Baker Federal Sheraton Style Shallow Depth China Cabinet Breakfront Bookcase

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful Baker mahogany breakfront. This two piece breakfront measures 87 tall x 69 wide x 13 inches deep so it can be used in many places that deeper breakfronts can't be...

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Vintage 1950s American Federal Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Federal Style Barrister Stacking Bookcases in Mahogany
Vintage Federal Style Barrister Stacking Bookcases in Mahogany

Vintage Federal Style Barrister Stacking Bookcases in Mahogany

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Federal style barrister stacking bookcases in mahogany with solid doors.

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20th Century Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Maitland-Smith Federal Style Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase/China Cabinet
Maitland-Smith Federal Style Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase/China Cabinet

Maitland-Smith Federal Style Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase/China Cabinet

By Maitland Smith

Located in Milford, NH

A spectacular Federal style carved two part mahogany breakfront bookcase, server, or china cabinet made by Maitland-Smith, with nicely carved cornice surmounting and upper case with ...

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Late 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Diminutive Two Part Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Secretary
Federal Style Diminutive Two Part Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Secretary

Federal Style Diminutive Two Part Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Secretary

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful diminutive size Federal style two part inlaid figured mahogany bookcase, its upper case with a shaped crest with three urn finials surmounting two bow front glass paneled...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Federal Style Drop Front Secretary Individual Pains Glass Door Bookcase
Tall Federal Style Drop Front Secretary Individual Pains Glass Door Bookcase

Tall Federal Style Drop Front Secretary Individual Pains Glass Door Bookcase

By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Tall Federal Style drop front secretary individual pains glass door bookcase.

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20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood, Pearwood

Henredon Federal Flame Mahogany Bow Front Bookcase, Credenza, or Console Cabinet
Henredon Federal Flame Mahogany Bow Front Bookcase, Credenza, or Console Cabinet

Henredon Federal Flame Mahogany Bow Front Bookcase, Credenza, or Console Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style sideboard credenza, bookcase, console cabinet, or bar server By Henredon USA, Circa Late 20th Century Gorgeous book-matched flame mahog...

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Late 20th Century American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Federal-Style Bookcase with Architectural Columns
Federal-Style Bookcase with Architectural Columns

Federal-Style Bookcase with Architectural Columns

Located in Hudson, NY

Custom-made Federal style bookcase with four shelves and pilaster trim

Category

20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Federal Style Hanging Bookcase
Federal Style Hanging Bookcase

Federal Style Hanging Bookcase

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H 55.5 in W 35.5 in D 6.5 in

Federal Style Hanging Bookcase

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A charming custom-made Federal style bookcase painted and gilded with carved Greek key design.

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1990s American Federal Bookcases

Rare Revolving Bookcase Side Table Marquetry Inlay Star Duncan Phyfe Style
Rare Revolving Bookcase Side Table Marquetry Inlay Star Duncan Phyfe Style

Rare Revolving Bookcase Side Table Marquetry Inlay Star Duncan Phyfe Style

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A distinctive Federal style mahogany drum table with revolving bookshelves, four solid panels and openings for books, round top with lovely flame mahogany pattern radiating from an e...

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Antique Late 19th Century Federal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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By George Romney

Located in Miami, FL

DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...

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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.
D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

By United States Navy

Located in London, GB

An original, battle -scarred, 48 -star US flag from the minesweeper USS YMS -381, one of the first boats to start Operation Neptune. This flag is one of the rarest items from D -Day ...

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Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Sideboard, 18th Century
Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Sideboard, 18th Century

Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Sideboard, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique George III inlaid flame mahogany bowfront sideboard, circa 1780 in date. The top is banded in satinwood and the sideboard has three oak lined frieze drawers...

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Antique 1780s English George III Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sideboard 19th Century
Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sideboard 19th Century

Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sideboard 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique English Regency flame mahogany shaped serpentine bowfront sideboard, Circa 1820 in date. It is crossbanded, bordered with ebony lines and fitted with a cent...

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Antique 1820s English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825

Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor. Features an elaborate seri...

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Antique 1820s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry, Poplar

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Reupholstered in Elegant White Patterned Silk Blend Upholstery This exquisite antique Duncan Phyfe style parlor sofa sh...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas

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Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard, 18th Century
Antique George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard, 18th Century

Antique George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique George III inlaid flame mahogany serpentine sideboard, circa 1790 in date. With wood banding and marquetry spandrels, the central frieze drawer flanked by ...

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Antique 1790s English George III Sideboards

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Mahogany

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat p...

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Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs

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Hardwood

Incredible Pair of George III Period Sterling Silver Wine Coolers, London, 1804
Incredible Pair of George III Period Sterling Silver Wine Coolers, London, 1804

Incredible Pair of George III Period Sterling Silver Wine Coolers, London, 1804

By Joseph Preedy

Located in London, London

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Wine Coolers

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Sterling Silver

George II Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George II Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

George II Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

$50,025 / item

H 98 in W 44.25 in D 26.75 in

George II Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Westwood, NJ

A flame mahogany and rosewood banded Bureau cabinet, with an architectural cornice centred by a gilt crest, above two glazed doors enclosing 45 drawers and 19 pigeon holes above two ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George II Secretaires

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Large Louis XVI Marquetry Desk or Bureau à Cylindre
French 18th Century Large Louis XVI Marquetry Desk or Bureau à Cylindre

French 18th Century Large Louis XVI Marquetry Desk or Bureau à Cylindre

By Jean Kisling

Located in Berlin, DE

French 18th century large Louis XVI marquetry desk or bureau à Cylindre An exceptional marquetry secrétaire in the form of a bureau with a cylinder front and on a stand with four ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Bronze

Rare Near Pair of Regency Bookcases
Rare Near Pair of Regency Bookcases

Rare Near Pair of Regency Bookcases

$84,000 / set

H 93 in W 41 in D 20.5 in

Rare Near Pair of Regency Bookcases

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare near pair of English Regency period secretary or bookcases with rosewood, ebony, mahogany and satinwood inlay. The fitted drawers in the fall front are slightly different in c...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Secretaires

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Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, IE

A magnificent George III period seven door breakfront library bookcase. Constructed in the finest quality figured mahogany, having a moulded cornice above seven astragal glazed doors...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Butler's Desk and Etagére, New York, Possibly Duncan Phyfe
Butler's Desk and Etagére, New York, Possibly Duncan Phyfe

Butler's Desk and Etagére, New York, Possibly Duncan Phyfe

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in New York, NY

Butler’s Desk and Etagére, circa 1825 New York, possibly by Duncan Phyfe Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany, pine, poplar), with ormolu mounts, marble, and brass 54 in. high, 36 ...

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Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet
18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet

18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / china cabinet. Of lovely, deep, rich color, patina and quality. George III-period, circa 1760. The bold...

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Antique 1740s English George III Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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Federal Style Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the federal style bookcase you’re looking for. Each federal style bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and glass. Your living room may not be complete without a federal style bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A federal style bookcase made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made federal style bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company and Charak Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Federal Style Bookcase?

Prices for a federal style bookcase start at $600 and top out at $16,750 with the average selling for $2,325.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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